Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether
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Orthodontic Treatment—The Sequel
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Some experiences are great, and we look forward to enjoying them again and again. Others have wonderful outcomes, but you feel no need for a sequel. If you’re wondering whether
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Moving Just a Few Teeth can have Big Results
posted: Jun. 22, 2021.
Orthodontists are able to achieve attractive results with traditional braces moving several teeth into a better position. In a way, braces are the original “smile makeover.” But orthodontic treatment can Read more -
What is orthognathic surgery?
posted: Jun. 15, 2021.
Orthognathic surgery is surgery to correct a wide variety of abnormalities of our patients' jaw and teeth. The surgery is often done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. While the patient’s
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Thumb Sucking and Tongue Thrusting Could Cause a Poor Bite
posted: Jun. 12, 2021.
There are many things to be concerned about with your infant. Thumb sucking shouldn't be one of them—at least not yet. Practically universal among young children, the habit normally Read more -
What Chrissy Teigen's Inauguration Night Cap Mishap Could Mean For You
posted: Jun. 02, 2021.
Inauguration night is usually a lavish, Washington, D.C., affair with hundreds attending inaugural balls throughout the city. And when you're an A-List celebrity whose husband is a headliner at Read more -
Removing Teeth Might Make It Easier To Straighten a Smile
posted: May 23, 2021.
Dentists remove millions of teeth each year, often because of tooth decay or gum disease. But disease isn't the only reason—a tooth extraction might make it easier to straighten Read more -
Anchorage Devices Provide More Accuracy, Less Treatment Time for Braces
posted: May 13, 2021.
Braces are a common part of many teenagers’ life experience — but not every bite problem is alike. Sometimes, there’s a need for accurately moving only a few teeth Read more -
Drawing Impacted Teeth Out of the Gums Could Help Normalize a Smile
posted: May 03, 2021.
We instinctively know when a smile looks normal—and when it doesn't. It could be that something simply looks out of place like crooked teeth. But we might also notice Read more -
How George Clooney Made Over His Smile and How You Can Too
posted: Apr. 23, 2021.
Since his breakout role as Dr. Doug Ross in the 90's TV drama ER, George Clooney has enjoyed a blockbuster career as an award-winning actor, director and producer. He's Read more -
3 Things You Might not Know About Moving Teeth
posted: Apr. 13, 2021.
If you press your tongue against your teeth, unless something is badly wrong they won't budge. In fact, your teeth are subjected to a fair amount of pressure each Read more -
We May Be Able To Treat Some Bite Problems Early
posted: Apr. 03, 2021.
In any given year, 4 million tweens and teens are in the process of having their teeth straightened with braces or clear aligners. It's so common we tend to Read more -
Take Extra Dental Care Precautions While Undergoing Orthodontic Therapy
posted: Mar. 24, 2021.
A “perfect storm” of dental disease could be brewing for your teenager undergoing orthodontic treatment. As braces or other appliances complicate hygiene efforts, newly erupted permanent teeth and changing Read more -
You Don't Need to Pass a Football Like Patrick Mahomes to Remove a Loose Baby Tooth
posted: Mar. 14, 2021.
Kids get pretty inventive pulling a loose primary (baby) tooth. After all, there's a profit motive involved (aka the Tooth Fairy). But a young Kansas City Chiefs fan may Read more -
Effective Oral Hygiene is Key to Disease Prevention While Wearing Braces
posted: Mar. 04, 2021.
While braces are a tried and true method for achieving a more attractive smile, they may also give rise to problems with dental disease. This is because their hardware Read more -
3 Questions You Should Ask Before Undergoing Adult Orthodontics
posted: Feb. 22, 2021.
Think you're too old to have your teeth straightened? While we automatically pair “teenager” with “braces,” at least one in five orthodontic patients are adults. And there's many more Read more -
Your Age Doesn't Have to Keep You from a Straighter Smile
posted: Feb. 12, 2021.
Bite problems are quite common—as many as 75% of adults may have some form of orthodontic issue. Unfortunately, there's also something else just as common: that many people believe Read more